“He was an absolute flying machine and was talented enough to be ranked this country’s third best junior 100m runner in 1992.”

Frankie said that although Margaret was “a wee woman”, she was “as tough as anything”.

“What a competitor she was,” he added.

“Although she was a granny, she was a superb athlete.”

Athletes like David and Margaret were to the fore during Forth Road Runners’ heyday in the 1980s and ’90s, when its members were starrng in marathons, half marathons, 10km runs, cross-country events and Lanarkshire track and field races.

Founder members like Jim Paton are now among a group celebrating the 30th birthday of the club this year.

“Jim is Mr Forth,” Frankie said. “He is Superman.

To read more about the club, and for more photographs, pick up a copy of this week’s Carluke and Lanark Gazette.